[Remote] Program Reinsurance Contracting Manager - Eatontown, NJ or Remote
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crum & Forster is a specialty insurance and reinsurance company focused on product development and client service. The Program Reinsurance Contracting Manager will manage contracting processes for reinsurance segments, draft and negotiate contracts, and collaborate with various teams to enhance contract management systems and processes.ResponsibilitiesAccept reinsurance contract requests from underwriters and work with the underwriters or VP to review for accuracy of reinsurance contract request specificationsIndependently draft and review external reinsurance treaties and provide input on related program agreements, based on pre-defined templates, protocols, underwriting input and industry knowledgeNegotiate, in collaboration with underwriting, the reinsurance contract language supporting business terms with internal/external partners, and coordinate discussions with related parties to drive the contract delivery process, bringing in VP when necessaryAdvise and respond to contract questions or issues by coordinating with Legal support staff and Underwriters during divisional contract pipeline approval and signature workflowsManage queue of open reinsurance contracts; advise and coordinate follow-up and system status update tasks with Legal and Business Unit team members to drive contracting lifecycle timelines and create meaningful prioritization, tracking and status reporting dataReview supplemental MS Excel reporting, contract system reporting and metric dashboards to: 1.) assist in the evaluation of the contract management process; 2.) identify and address inconsistencies and/or errors of data; and 3.) identify trends or report risk details to the A&H organizationWork with the VP to develop updated training/user manuals to ensure users of contract systems follow consistent protocols and specification; assist in training and communications on integration strategies with Business Units and Shared ServicesWork with the members of Legal and Regulatory teams and auditors as necessary to ensure consistent application of regulatory and accounting protocols to properly negotiate, associate and align related program contracts and system Program Summaries by identifying parent – child contract relationships by pre-defined contract types and sub-typesPartner with Legal team and the A&H Strategy & Innovation team to develop rules-based dynamic protocols, to apply on bulk basis without the need to update each contract individually to promote scaling of contractingPartner with the Legal team, Business Units and the A&H Strategy and Innovation team on enhancements to quote and contract structure, templates and tools for integration of program contracting with underwriting and finance systems to promote risk mitigation, speed in implementation, renewal persistency and scale across the A&H DivisionOther duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree - insurance or reinsurance designation (e.g. CPCU, ARe, ARA) a plus8+ years in the reinsurance field and/or the program insurance industry with duties involving Reinsurance transactions or contractsDemonstrated industry knowledge and contacts in at least one reinsurance contract segment such as Assumed Fronting, International, Managed Care, Captive or Program contractingDemonstrated understanding of multi-party contractual agreement types and usesDemonstrated understanding of reinsurance terminology impacting profit & loss managementAbility to utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other similar softwareStrong oral and written communication skillsHigh level of follow-through and dedication to detail and timely deliveryStrong organizational business process integration skillsAbility to interpret and respond to VP identified strategies and A&H Leadership divisional initiativesAbility to handle volume for assigned Reinsurance Contracting segment to drive timelines from start to finish and manage prioritization, resource and scalabilityExperience in developing automated workflows, based upon rules-based technology protocols a plusBenefitsCompetitive compensation packageGenerous 401K employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase plan with employer matchingGenerous Paid Time OffExcellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeingA core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen pathA dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environmentWe believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your communityYou may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.Company OverviewCrum & Forster specializes in commercial insurance, claims, risk assessments as well as accident and health insurance. It was founded in 1822, and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.cfins.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipCrum & Forster has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 12 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.